Job Description
Project Manager - Defence
Permanent
65K - 80K + Bonus + Benefits
Hybrid Working - Southampton - 2 days per week
SC / DV Clearance or eligibility is required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a highly respected technology organisation delivering complex solutions across secure government and defence environments.
Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, analysts, and technical specialists, you will play a key role in delivering innovative projects that support critical national capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations
Lead project delivery activities throughout the full lifecycle, ensuring successful outcomes against
cost, quality and timescale objectives
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues
Track project performance and provide accurate reporting and forecasting
Support project mobilisation, governance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Facilitate project meetings and coordinate cross-functional delivery teams
Skills and Experience:
Proven Project Management experience within engineering, technology, defence, aerospace, security, or highly regulated environments
Experience delivering product development, technology, research, or consultancy-based projects
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
APM PMQ, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent Project Management qualification
Experience working within structured project delivery frameworks
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment
Desirable Experience:
Defence, National Security, Aerospace, or Government programmes
Product development and engineering delivery
Risk, financial, and resource management
Agile and traditional project delivery methodologies
Please apply for immediate interview!
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